OUR TRUSTED SUPPLIER NETWORK
ProPlate® partners with industry-leading technology companies who share our core values worldwide; Innovative, Collaborative, Critical Thinking, Driven, Quality Minded, and Reputable.
Simplify Your Supply Chain with Our Trusted Supplier Network
At ProPlate, we understand the challenges faced by medical device manufacturers when it comes to sourcing components and managing their supply chain effectively. That’s why we offer a comprehensive range of secondary services through our trusted partner network, allowing you to streamline your operations and focus on what you do best – developing cutting-edge medical devices. Our approved suppliers are carefully selected to ensure the highest quality and reliability, providing you with a seamless outsourcing solution.
Outsourcing Services Tailored to Your Needs
Our outsourcing services encompass a wide range of components used in medical device development and production. Through our extensive partner network, we can source and manage various critical components, saving both time and effort. Whether you require standard items or specialized components, we have you covered. By leveraging our expertise and industry connections, you can simplify your supply chain and reduce the burden of component sourcing and management. Some of the key components we specialize in are:
Stents
From drug-eluting stents to self-expanding stents, we collaborate with leading manufacturers to deliver the highest quality solutions for your cardiovascular devices.
Slotted Hypotubes
Our partner network offers a diverse range of slotted hypotubes to meet your specific design requirements, ensuring precise performance and optimal delivery.
Guidewires
We provide access to a comprehensive selection of guidewires, including hydrophilic-coated and nitinol-based options, designed to support your catheterization procedures.
Cannulas
Our approved suppliers offer an array of cannulas, ensuring reliable fluid delivery and smooth insertion for various medical applications.
Needles
Whether you need standard hypodermic needles or specialized biopsy needles, we can connect you with trusted manufacturers to meet your exact requirements.
NdFeB Rare Earth Magnets
Our partner network includes suppliers of high-quality rare earth magnets, allowing you to incorporate advanced magnetic technologies into your medical devices.
Polymer Balloons
We can help you source polymer balloons with precise dimensions and exceptional mechanical properties, which are essential for applications such as angioplasties and stent deployment.
Formed Components
Our network offers a wide range of formed components, including laser-cut shapes, catheter shafts, and complex molded parts, ensuring versatility in device development.
Machined Components
From intricate surgical instrument components to precision machined parts for implants, we connect you with suppliers equipped with advanced machining capabilities.
Other Catheter-Based Components
Our partner network also extends to various other catheter-based components, such as connectors, hubs, and valve assemblies, supporting your medical device projects comprehensively.
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Why Choose ProPlate?
When you partner with ProPlate, you gain access to an extensive network of approved suppliers, industry expertise, and efficient supply chain management. Here’s why medical device manufacturers put their trust in us:
- Quality Assurance: Our rigorous supplier qualification process ensures that you receive components of the highest quality, meeting stringent regulatory standards. We prioritize supplier audits, quality certifications, and continuous monitoring to maintain consistent quality throughout the supply chain.
- Reliable Partners: We collaborate with reputable suppliers who have a proven track record in delivering exceptional products and services to the medical device industry. Our network consists of established manufacturers known for their commitment to quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
- Streamlined Processes: By entrusting your component sourcing and management to ProPlate, you can simplify your supply chain, reduce costs, and enhance overall efficiency. Our dedicated team manages the entire process, from initial component selection to procurement, inventory management, and delivery, allowing you to focus on core activities.
- Technical Expertise: Our team of experienced engineers understands the complexities of medical device development and can offer valuable insights and support throughout your project. We collaborate closely with you to understand your specific requirements, providing technical guidance and facilitating communication between you and our approved suppliers.
- Customized Solutions: We recognize that every project is unique. That’s why we work closely with you to understand your specific requirements, tailoring our outsourcing services to meet your unique needs and project timelines. Whether you need custom components, rapid prototyping, or scalable manufacturing solutions, we are committed to delivering customized solutions that align with your goals.
We Are Dedicated to Partnering With Our Customers
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Medical Device Design & Development Services
At ProPlate, we aim to ensure the entire process from concept generation to the final finished device is as effective as possible with our partners. We have created an efficient system that allows for an organized and streamlined system that certifies our process is meeting all of your requirements. Our goal is to always ensure we are meeting the needs of your project in a timely manner:
- Concept Generation & Discovery: We identify key inputs and processing techniques based on initial customer requirements to narrow the potential processing and design paths to consider for further development.
- Proof of Concept & Feasibility: Our team identifies initial design requirements and potential production pathways while managing associated risks.
- Product Design & Process Development: After a design and process has been initially created, we move into a product design & process development phase by providing full-scale prototyping services to test device and metallization functionality.
- Design Verification & Validation: This phase defines the critical process inputs which affect the product’s overall risk moving into production (full review of the designs, modifications for improvements, validation and verification testing).
- Process Optimization & Installation: This stage has our production team work in tandem with our development team to complete full internal validation of the process, implementing any potential process improvements where necessary.
- Process Validation & Manufacturing Transfer: We finish with executing a formal OQ/PQ protocol in collaboration with the requirements and defined risk tolerances from the end customer and from ISO 13485:2016 Quality Management System.
Simplify Your Supply Chain Today!
Sourcing components for medical device manufacturing doesn’t have to be a burdensome task. Let ProPlate be your trusted partner in simplifying your supply chain. With our comprehensive range of outsourcing services, engineered services, and carefully crafted partner network, we can meet your component sourcing and project needs with quality, reliability, and efficiency. Contact us today to discuss how we can support your medical device development and production projects.
